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Determinants Of Modern Contraceptive Use Among Sexually Active Men In Kenya, Rhoune Ochako, Marleen Temmerman, Mwende Mbondo, Ian Askew
Determinants Of Modern Contraceptive Use Among Sexually Active Men In Kenya, Rhoune Ochako, Marleen Temmerman, Mwende Mbondo, Ian Askew
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, East Africa
Background: Research in Kenya has focussed on family planning from women’s perspectives, with the aim of helping reduce the burden of unintended pregnancies. As such, the determinants of modern contraceptive use among sexually active women are well documented. However, the perspectives of men should be considered not only as women’s partners, but also as individuals with distinct reproductive histories and desires of their own. This study seeks to understand the determinants of modern contraceptive use among sexually active men, by exploring factors that are correlated with modern contraceptive use.
Methods: The data source is the nationally representative 2014 Kenya Demographic …